Sharing Knowledge
The main purpose of S+Academy is to deliver knowledge, training, skill update and talent development. Its programs and events are intended not only to S+A´s staff but also to external professionals from various sectors and backgrounds.
S+Academy embodies multidisciplinary content that merges architecture, urban planning and design with technology, science, economy, or social sciences.
The programs are designed in collaboration with specialists, scholars, and S+A professionals.
S+Academy
Knowledge and Innovation
More Room to Grow
For new graduates we offer an Internship Program, an actual investment in the career of promising professionals willing to become more creative, technically proficient, and better prepared to overcome innovation demands.
Internships are based on team integration with an effective participation in project production. In addition, S+Academy enriches the Internship Program with training sessions and lectures.

+Room to Grow
Sustainable Transformation
S+Academy is committed to overcome sustainability challenges. In this matter, we build interdisciplinary training supplied by specialists – architects, designers, engineers, urban planners, legal and fiscal consultants.
The aim is to capitalize on knowledge and practices that, through environmentally friendly solutions, make it possible to move forward in the sustainability of the planet.
Auditorium and Multifunctional Space
At S+A’s head office, in Lisbon, an auditorium with 50 seats can be used as a training lab or a lounge for events with an outdoor area. It is equipped with digital audio, HD projection and livestreaming for online training.
Experience and Expertise
S+Academy has the DNA of Saraiva+Associados. It benefits from the expertise of its staff achieved in a wide portfolio of complex and large-scale projects in many geographies. This remarkable experience has made the studio a national leader of international dimension.
In this privileged environment, S+Academy brings together trainers with outstanding backgrounds in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Engineering and Construction, Real Estate investment, Management and Project Management.
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OPEN DAY S+A
14/12/2023 | 11:00am
S+A opens the doors of its headquarters in Lisbon and welcomes visitors to the studio. Find out how this multinational organization operates, developing projects for the entire world, in all areas of specialty in multiple sectors. In a multicultural environment, teams of architects from many nationalities work on large-scale and complex architectural projects, where technical skill goes hand in hand with creativity and innovation. You can also learn about the Integrated Internship Program, the Merit Scholarships, the Lab@S+A and the areas of activity of S+Academy. S+A offers a “welcome coffee” and all students will receive architectural books and publications.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Modular Construction in the Context of Sustainability.”
23/11/2023 | 05:30pm
In this session, modular construction will be debated, concerning building structures using prefabricated modules assembled off-site and then transported to the construction site for final assembly. It's seen as a sustainable option due to reduced material waste, optimized construction time, and potentially lower energy consumption. Modular buildings often utilize eco-friendly materials and can be designed for energy efficiency and recycling. Additionally, their flexibility allows for repurposing or reassembling, reducing environmental impact and contributing to sustainability efforts.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “The Garden City. The Almere Oosterworld Case in the Netherlands.”
14/11/2023 | 05:30pm
The Dutch city of Almere is seen as a model of sustainability in architecture on an urban scale. Inspired by the garden city concept, it seeks a diversity of sustainable options through individual initiatives, ensuring organic development, emphasizing green spaces and ecological practices. We will analyze this case study at LAB@S+A, an ambitious architecture and urban planning project, implemented with the aim of becoming the most sustainable territory of the future from an economic, social and environmental point of view.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Life cycle analysis in rehabilitation. The case of Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel.”
24/10/2023 | 17:30pm
Oriented to respond to the challenges of sustainability in architecture and urban planning, LAB@S+A promotes research and experimentation, welcomes critical analysis, reflection and debate on the role of architecture in the sustainable development of cities and communities.
Pitch by Sara Almeida, Architect of the S+A Internship Program, followed by debate. Guest: Flávio Lopes, Architect | PhD. | University Lecturer.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Contributo para o design consciente: uma obra de Shigeru Ban”
02/08/2023 | 5 pm
Aimed to respond to the challenges of sustainability in architecture and urban planning, LAB@S+A initiatives promote research and experimentation, creativity and innovation.
Join this first session that will take place in the S+A auditorium, in Lisbon, on August 2.
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S+Academy World Talks: Alejandro Aravena
17/07/2023 | 5:30 pm
Alejandro Aravena, the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning Chilean architect, is the guest speaker at S+Academy World Talks 2023, which takes place in the S+A auditorium, in Lisbon, on July 17.
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Training | Programs
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Modular Construction in the Context of Sustainability.”
Mentors | Guests: Vinícius Pereira, Architect of the S+A Internship Program
Mentors | Guests:
- Vinícius Pereira
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program
From:
23/11/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “The Garden City. The Almere Oosterworld Case in the Netherlands.”
Mentors | Guests: Mariana Abreu, Architect of the S+A Internship Program
Mentors | Guests:
- Mariana Abreu
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program
From:
14/11/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Life cycle analysis in rehabilitation. The case of Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel.”
Mentors | Guests: Sara Almeida, Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Flávio Lopes, Architect | PhD. | University Lecturer
Mentors | Guests:
- Sara Almeida
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Flávio Lopes
- Architect | PhD. | University Lecturer
From:
24/10/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Contributo para o design consciente: uma obra de Shigeru Ban”
Mentors | Guests: Presentation by João Pedro Saraiva, S+A Trainee Program Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Presentation by João Pedro Saraiva
- S+A Trainee Program Architect
From:
02/08/2023
S+Academy World Talks: Alejandro Aravena
Mentors | Guests: Alejandro Aravena | Pritzker Awarded Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Alejandro Aravena | Pritzker Awarded Architect
From:
17/07/2023
Ética Relacional e Profissional no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
Mentors | Guests:
- José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
From:
11/07/2023
Contratos, Direitos de Autor e Responsabilidades no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
Mentors | Guests:
- José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
From:
04/07/2023
Seminário: Como Nasce um Hospital (dia 2)
Mentors | Guests: Joana Peres | Architect , Maria do Céu Machado | Medical Doctor, Maria José da Costa Dias | Nurse, Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
Mentors | Guests:
- Joana Peres | Architect
- Maria do Céu Machado | Medical Doctor
- Maria José da Costa Dias | Nurse
- Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
From:
31/05/2023
Seminário: Como Nasce um Hospital (dia 1)
Mentors | Guests: Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
Mentors | Guests:
- Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
From:
30/05/2023
ESG e Taxonomia: Enquadramento sobre as Normativas, Frameworks e Impacto nos Edifícios
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability, CBRE
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability
- CBRE
From:
18/04/2023
Sustentabilidade nos Edifícios: Conceitos Essenciais, Arquitetura Bioclimática e Sistemas de Certificação
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability, CBRE
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability
- CBRE
From:
11/04/2023
Arquitetura Contemporânea e Património Urbano: Padrões recentes de atuação na cidade de Lisboa
Mentors | Guests: Flávio Lopes | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Flávio Lopes | Architect
From:
29/03/2023
Processos de Licenciamento: O Universo C.M.L.
Mentors | Guests: Ricardo Dias | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Ricardo Dias | Architect
From:
14/03/2023
Processos de Licenciamento: Princípios Básicos
Mentors | Guests: Ricardo Dias | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Ricardo Dias | Architect
From:
07/03/2023
Performance de Alto Rendimento no Contexto de Trabalho
Mentors | Guests: Mafalda Carvalho , Carlos Chaínho
Mentors | Guests:
- Mafalda Carvalho
- Carlos Chaínho
From:
28/02/2023
Storytelling e Escrita Criativa em Arquitetura
Mentors | Guests: Ana Costa Franco | Creative Copywriter
Mentors | Guests:
- Ana Costa Franco | Creative Copywriter
From:
14/02/2023
“Aalto: Architect of Emotions”
Mentors | Guests: Alexandre Marques Pereira | Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Alexandre Marques Pereira | Henrique Cayatte
From:
20/12/2022
Alvar Aalto e Jorn Utzon: dois modernos Arquitetos entre o Norte e o Sul da Europa
Mentors | Guests: Alexandre Marques Pereira
Mentors | Guests:
- Alexandre Marques Pereira
From:
06/12/2022
A Industrialização do Setor da Construção: A Experiência da BluFAB by Grupo CASAIS
Mentors | Guests: Eng. Miguel Pontes - Grupo Casais
Mentors | Guests:
- Eng. Miguel Pontes - Grupo Casais
From:
17/11/2022
Iluminação em Arquitetura – Light Design
A Acústica no Projeto de Arquitetura – Mód II
Mentors | Guests: Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
Mentors | Guests:
- Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
From:
08/11/2022
Contratos, Direitos de Autor e Responsabilidades no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
Mentors | Guests:
- Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
From:
03/11/2022
A Acústica no Projeto de Arquitetura – Mód I
Mentors | Guests: Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
Mentors | Guests:
- Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
From:
27/10/2022
Benefícios e Desafios da Sustentabilidade nos Sectores da Arquitetura e Construção
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares - Green Lab
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares - Green Lab
From:
13/10/2022
A Arquitetura e o Design: Desafios e Oportunidades
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
04/10/2022
O Investimento Imobiliário Institucional
Mentors | Guests: Bruno Lobo — S+A Capital
Mentors | Guests:
- Bruno Lobo — S+A Capital
From:
12/07/2022
Ética Relacional/Profissional no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
Mentors | Guests:
- Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
From:
29/06/2022
Novas Gerações em Viagem: Impacto dos novos formatos de turismo na arquitetura, planeamento e design.
Mentors | Guests: Rui Meneses Ferreira – Kronos Investment Group, Paulo Reis Silva – Senior Partner S+A
Mentors | Guests:
- Rui Meneses Ferreira – Kronos Investment Group
- Paulo Reis Silva – Senior Partner S+A
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23/06/2022
O Funcionamento dos Mercados Imobiliários
Mentors | Guests: Prof. Joaquim Montezuma Carvalho – ISEG, Bruno Lobo – S+A Capital
Mentors | Guests:
- Prof. Joaquim Montezuma Carvalho – ISEG
- Bruno Lobo – S+A Capital
From:
07/06/2022
A Arquitetura e o Design do fim da segunda guerra até ao séc. XXI
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
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02/06/2022
Arquitetura Bioclimática, Economia Circular e Sustentabilidade
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares - Green Lab
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares - Green Lab
From:
26/05/2022
Processos de Licenciamento – O Universo CML – Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
Mentors | Guests: Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
Mentors | Guests:
- Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
From:
18/05/2022
Arquitetura e Design: diferenças e convergências de uma relação íntima. O Séc. XX
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
10/05/2022
Os Desafios da Liderança na Mudança de Perfil dos Colaboradores – Os Millennials estão aí e a Geração Z vem a caminho
Mentors | Guests: Mafalda Carvalho
Mentors | Guests:
- Mafalda Carvalho
From:
03/05/2022
Processos de Licenciamento – Princípios Básicos
Mentors | Guests: Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
Mentors | Guests:
- Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
From:
28/04/2022
Arquitectura e Design Uma Longa Relação – Da Revolução Industrial ao Séc.XX
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
19/04/2022